Institution Profile

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra
The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra performing concerts of classical, romantic, 20th-century and contemporary works at the Brooklyn Museum, in addition to concerts of smaller ensembles throughout the borough. Founded in 1973, the orchestra, a mix of talented amateur, semi-professional, and professional musicians, is made up of people from all walks of life from Brooklyn and th
The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra performing concerts of classical, romantic, 20th-century and contemporary works at the Brooklyn Museum, in addition to concerts of smaller ensembles throughout the borough. Founded in 1973, the orchestra, a mix of talented amateur, semi-professional, and professional musicians, is made up of people from all walks of life from Brooklyn and the surrounding communities. The BSO is run under the auspices of the Brooklyn Heights Music Society, a 501(c)3 charitable organization.